Global Continuous Improvement Leader

Sidel; Parma; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading machinery manufacturing company in Parma is seeking a Global Continuous Improvement Leader to enhance a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. The role requires over 5 years of relevant business experience and expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The ideal candidate will drive process optimization initiatives, lead change management efforts, and ensure best practices are shared throughout the company. The position offers full-time employment with a mid-senior level seniority.

Competenze

• 5+ years business experience in a global company within CI, Opex, or Manufacturing.
• Proven track record of leading significant change initiatives.
• Strong expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in Lean deployment and Kaizen facilitation.

Mansioni

• Drive and execute a comprehensive continuous improvement program.
• Identify process improvement opportunities across transactional functions.
• Oversee continuous improvement projects with effective planning.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and engage employees.

Conoscenze

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Change management

Coaching

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Strumenti

CI methodologies

Descrizione del lavoro

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Contract Type: Permanent. Country: Italy. Location: Parma.

Your Opportunity

As Global Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader, you will be responsible for driving and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the Sidel organization. You will identify opportunities, implement process optimization strategies, and ensure best practices are shared and adopted across functions and regions.

Your Mission

• Drive and execute a comprehensive continuous improvement program for transactional processes for the regions/functional areas of competence, aligned with the Company's CI overall objectives and goals;
• Identify opportunities for process improvement across transactional functions, such as sales, marketing, customer service, product management, supply chain, commercial functions, finance, and customer service;
• Constantly seek, share and implement best practices among all CI teams in all Sidel businesses of the Regions and segments of competence;
• Deliver breakthrough levels of improvement in transactional processes eliminating waste and guaranteeing reliable project implementation;
• Direct and oversee continuous improvement projects, ensuring effective project planning, execution, and monitoring;
• Apply end-to-end transactional Lean methodologies and other process improvement techniques to analyze existing processes, identify root causes of inefficiencies, and develop improvement solutions;
• Drive the implementation of best practices and standardization initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and optimize resource allocation;
• Provide Leadership, Guidance and Coaching;
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting employee engagement, providing training opportunities, and recognizing and rewarding achievements.

Your Profile

• 5+ years business experience in a global/international company within CI, Opex, or Manufacturing;
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field;
• Proven track record of leading significant change initiatives in large organizations, with focus on CI in transactional processes;
• Strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies across both manufacturing and transactional environments;
• Experience leading multiple large-scale international projects across geographies;
• Demonstrated success in Lean deployment and facilitation of Kaizen events (including remote);
• Ability to combine hands‑on execution with strategic vision, engaging top leaders effectively;
• Strong coaching and change management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership capabilities, with strong communication skills at all levels;
• Solid overall business acumen and problem‑solving skills;
• High organizational skills and proactive mindset, with ability to simplify and clarify complex problems;
• Willingness to travel up to 30% across regions;
• Lean Certification, Six Sigma Black Belt required.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken). Other languages are a plus.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Machinery Manufacturing

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